The Fiction Desk

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The Fiction Desk is a UK-based short-story publisher producing anthologies of new fiction from debut and established authors, with submissions also considered by partner imprint Uncertain Stories.

Response time info: within six weeks

Read the full guidelines at thefictiondesk.com↗

Submission calls

fictionLiterary

General short fiction submissions are currently closed and will reopen again this autumn. Stories must be 1,000–15,000 words, in English, and must not have been generated using AI tools.

fictionScience FictionFantasyHorror

Uncertain Stories submissions are considered through the same form and are for short stories with a light supernatural or speculative edge. Submissions are currently closed and will reopen again this autumn; stories must be 1,000–15,000 words.

fictionHorror

An annual ghost story call runs in winter; the page does not state whether this call is currently open or provide specific submission dates.

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